Coated steel sheets imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported coated steel sheets worth $36.2 million (32.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $56.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36.2M | 32.6K t |
| 2023 | $53.8M | 31.3K t |
| 2022 | $56.2M | 45.9K t |
| 2021 | $41.7M | 33.1K t |
| 2020 | $33.8M | 34.9K t |
| 2019 | $35.1M | 37.3K t |
| 2018 | $53.1M | 59.7K t |
| 2017 | $34.9M | 43.2K t |
Where Senegal imports coated steel sheets from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 89% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $32.3M | 89% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 4.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 4% |
| Nigeria | $258K | 0.7% |
| India | $213K | 0.6% |
| Singapore | $122K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $94K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $73K | 0.2% |
| France | $39K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $37K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7210
| 7210.61 | Aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel | 34% |
| 7210.70 | Plastic-coated steel sheet | 34% |
| 7210.49 | Zinc-coated steel sheet | 15% |
| 7210.41 | Corrugated zinc-coated steel | 8.7% |
| 7210.90 | Other coated steel | 8.5% |
| 7210.30 | Zinc-plated steel sheet | 0.4% |
| 7210.69 | Aluminium-coated steel sheet | 0.2% |
| 7210.50 | Chromium coated steel sheet | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7210.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.11 per kg, close to the world average of $0.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coated steel sheets exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $7.4 million of coated steel sheets in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Guinea-Bissau (42%), Mali (29%), Mauritania (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Gambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guinea-Bissau | $3.1M | 42% |
| Mali | $2.1M | 29% |
| Mauritania | $1.2M | 16% |
| Gambia | $571K | 7.7% |
| Guinea | $209K | 2.8% |
| Portugal | $98K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $66K | 0.9% |
| Malta | $33K | 0.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $17K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal coated steel sheets imports (HS 7210): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7210: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of coated steel sheets imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported coated steel sheets worth $36.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated steel sheets to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($32.3 million), followed by Spain (4%) and the United Arab Emirates (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 107% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated steel sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.11 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $0.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of coated steel sheets to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.9 million in 2017 to $36.2 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $56.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.1 million a year.
Does Senegal also export coated steel sheets?
Yes. Senegal exported $7.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Guinea-Bissau, Mali and Mauritania. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $28.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated steel sheets?
The HS code for coated steel sheets is heading 7210. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 7210.61 (34% of the value) and 7210.70 (34%).
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